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Empower Your Team. Elevate Your Business.

Welcome to the Employer Workforce Toolkit—your centralized hub for professional growth and operational excellence. We’ve curated a collection of resources designed to help you support your greatest asset: your people. From retention strategies to specialized training tools, find everything you need to build a stronger, more resilient workforce today.

Connect with U.P. Michigan Works Business Services Specialist:

  • Jessica Kaleta | jkaleta@upmichiganworks.org​

    • Retain existing employees.

    • Assist employees with support programs.

    • Build an apprentice or internship program.

    • Find new employees.

Connect with U.P. Michigan Works Talent Specialist: 

  • Amber Munson | amunson@upmichiganworks.org

    • ​Job Search Assistance

    • Preparing for job interviews

    • Career coaching

    • Training programs and career advancement

    • Special support to help you manage your opportunities

Employers: Workforce Development Resources

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This page acts as a comprehensive resource hub for Upper Peninsula business owners looking to grow and support their workforce. It provides access to:

  • Talent Recruitment: Tools to post jobs locally (UP JOBS NOW) and statewide, with full-service support for screening and interviewing.

  • Funding & Grants: Information on state and federal programs like the Going PRO Talent Fund and On-the-Job Training (OJT) reimbursements to lower the cost of hiring.

  • Employee Development: Resources for upskilling current staff through certification programs and incumbent worker training.

  • Expert Guidance: Direct access to Business Services Specialists who provide personalized HR support and help navigating workforce legislation.

Resources to develop your workforce: 

Recruiting Resources:

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Welcome Packet:

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Whether you’re an employee seeking a job or an looking to post a position, these resources are invaluable. Explore our comprehensive tools and guides designed to help both job seekers and employers connect effectively.

Work Live U.P.

WorkLiveUP is a comprehensive platform designed for individuals and businesses interested in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It covers employment prospects across different industries, lifestyle amenities, and business resources like job postings and networking events. WorkLiveUP serves as a resource for fostering economic development, community engagement, and an enhanced quality of life throughout the U.P.

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Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! has resources available for employees, job seekers, and they value employers' need to succeed and are there to help grow your skills.

Return North

Return North has become the top annual career fair for matching job seekers with the right employers located in the U.P.  Candidates and local companies have an opportunity to meet in an organic, mutually beneficial environment, and communicate freely with each other.

Build your Professional Carrer:

Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! has resources available for employees, job seekers, and they value employers' need to succeed and are there to help grow your skills.

Additional Resources:

Looking for the perfect place to be a standout in your field? The Upper Peninsula of Michigan offers a lower cost of living, safe communities and incredible professional development opportunities — all while you enjoy abundant outdoor recreation beneath the breathtaking northern lights and starry skies.

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About Us

Schoolcraft Tourism & Commerce is a hybrid organization that sustains and enhances the quality of life for residents, businesses and visitors by focusing on community, workforce, and economic development. 

 

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STC Welcome Center

1000 W Lakeshore Dr, PO Box 301
Manistique, MI 49854

(906) 341-5010

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info@discovermanistique.com

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